Barbara Lipton, M.D.
NPI 1720079429 · Cardiovascular Disease Physician · New York, NY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Cardiovascular Disease (cardiology) · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Barbara Lipton, M.D. is a Cardiovascular Disease Physician provider in New York, NY (NPI 1720079429).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1720079429
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Cardiovascular Disease PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 152850 (NY)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
559 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our methodology.
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 258 | $135 |
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Interpretation and Report93000 | 205 | $15 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 96 | $191 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $15–$191 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 27 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 122 | 31 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 109 | 29 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 91 | 21 |
| Losartan Potassium | 73 | 17 |
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 72 | 12 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 62 | 16 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2005-11-02
- Last updated
- 2022-05-11
- Certified
- 2022-05-11
Frequently asked questions
- What is Barbara Lipton's NPI number?
- Barbara Lipton's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1720079429, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Barbara Lipton's specialty?
- Barbara Lipton is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Cardiovascular Disease Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Barbara Lipton located?
- Barbara Lipton's practice location on file with NPPES is 135 E 83rd St, New York, NY 10028-2420.
- What is Barbara Lipton's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Barbara Lipton is (212) 665-0200.
- Does Barbara Lipton accept Medicare?
- Barbara Lipton is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Barbara Lipton's NPI active?
- Yes — Barbara Lipton's NPI (1720079429) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-05-11.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.